Amateur video gives some idea of the scale of destruction brought to Vanuatu by Cyclone Pam.
The View of Island Nation in the grip of Vanuatu
The maximum-rated category five storm hit on Friday, bringing winds up to 340 kilometres an hour.
It’s now confirmed at least eight people have died.
Earlier unconfirmed reports suggested dozens may have lost their lives.
The exact number of victims won’t be known for several days at least.
Communications with the outside world have been largely knocked out.
Australia’s offering help.
So too is the United Nations although plans to send in relief workers on Sunday were still uncertain with the airport closed and high winds still raging.
Cyclone Pam is the most powerful storm to hit the Pacific island nation since at least 1987.
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